Chapter

Making Complicated Things Simple in Filmmaking
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21:00 - 26:24 (05:23)

The challenge in making a film work is to present something complicated in a simple, dramatic shape that takes the audience on a journey. The key to this is communication and collaboration on set among the actors and crew.

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The speaker discusses a job he had where he filmed a promo for George of the Jungle 2, sharing a story about time traveling and a hired gun waiting to shoot a criminal in the past.
21:00 - 22:53 (01:52)
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Promotions
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The speaker discusses a job he had where he filmed a promo for George of the Jungle 2, sharing a story about time traveling and a hired gun waiting to shoot a criminal in the past.

Chapter
Making Complicated Things Simple in Filmmaking
Episode
"Rian Johnson"
Podcast
SmartLess
In making Star Wars, the challenge was to make it simple yet engaging for the audience and keeping the essence of an independent movie.
22:53 - 26:24 (03:30)
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Star Wars
Summary

In making Star Wars, the challenge was to make it simple yet engaging for the audience and keeping the essence of an independent movie. Despite the hype and pressure, it was approached as just another movie to be made.

Chapter
Making Complicated Things Simple in Filmmaking
Episode
"Rian Johnson"
Podcast
SmartLess